Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1708

Gordon playfully pinched Sophie's nose, chuckling, "Remember to protect the things you love and don't go trusting people so easily, alright?"

Sophie nodded eagerly, like a little bird pecking at seeds. "Don't worry, big brother, I won't fall for Nichole's tricks again."

Clutching the bracelet she had just reclaimed, Sophie felt a wave of relief. It was a custom gift from her brother, something she had always treasured and kept close. If it hadn't been for Nichole's deception, she wouldn't have let it out of her sight.

Gordon watched Sophie with a gentle smile that reached his eyes.

"Why are you staring at me like that, big brother?" Sophie asked, a bit puzzled. "Do I have something on my face?"

"The things you love should be held tight so they don't slip away," Gordon said, ruffling her hair, his words carrying a meaning that went over Sophie's head.

Suddenly, Sophie reached up and grabbed the hand that was tousling her hair. This unexpected move made Gordon pause.

tightly. I'm just

Gordon murmured

it go in the next moment. "I

it like home. I've spent most of my childhood here, and to me, the Aldridge family feels like my own. You're the most important person to me besides Mom and Dad, so naturally, I want to hold onto you tightly

life, you'll meet many people. Someday... someone even more important

people in life, but there's only one big brother. To me, you're the

Gordon falter for a moment. But then, as

you think

he showed up, he

stand him," Sophie

before. The biggest affront in her eighteen years was what

about I give you a chance to get back at

up, her eyes sparkling